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Oregon vs. Penn State final score, results: Dillon Gabriel, Tez Johnson lead Ducks’ offensive explosion to win Big Ten Championship | Sporting News

Just months after playing its first game in the conference, Oregon has been named the Big Ten champion. 

With a 45-37 victory over No. 3 Penn State on Saturday night, the top-ranked Ducks remained unbeaten while clinching a first-round bye, and likely the No. 1 seed, in the upcoming College Football Playoff. 

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The tale of Oregon’s success against the Nittany Lions in Saturday’s matchup is all about head coach Dan Lanning’s speedy offense. Sixth-year quarterback Dillon Gabriel, recently named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, tossed four touchdown passes, while wide receiver Tez Johnson exploded for 181 receiving yards, a Big Ten Championship record. 

Penn State hung around for most of the contest, coming back from a 28-10 deficit in the second quarter of the shootout to eventually make it a one-score game in the final frame. However, the Nittany Lions’ last-minute hopes of tying the matchup were erased with a Drew Allar interception on a deep pass with time ticking away. 

Saturday marked the first matchup between Oregon and Penn State since 1995, and it didn’t disappoint. In the end though, the explosiveness of the Ducks’ offense proved to be too much for the Nittany Lions to answer over a 60-minute period, despite getting three touchdown passes from Allar and 292 total rushing yards. 

Now, attention turns toward the official CFP bracket, which will be announced on Sunday. Oregon will likely be locked into the No. 1 seed, while Penn State’s official fate will lie in the hands of the committee. However, the Nittany Lions do appear likely to be one of the four squads to host a first-round matchup, especially after Saturday’s one-score loss to the country’s top-ranked team. 

The Sporting News tracked live updates and highlights as Oregon and Penn State faced off in the 2024 Big Ten Championship on Saturday night. Here’s what you may have missed.

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Oregon vs. Penn State score

  Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F
Penn State 10 14 0 13 37
Oregon 14 17 7 7 45

Who won the Big Ten championship?

(All times ET)

11:46 p.m. — Gabriel runs for a first down, and that’ll do it. Oregon wins the Big Ten Championship in its first season in the conference. Reed’s interception sealed it, but the Ducks’ offense was dominant all night. Oregon will have a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff, while Penn State will be in contention to host a first-round game. 

11:41 p.m. — Intercepted! The Ducks get the ball back as Nikko Reed comes down with a deep pass from Allar. Oregon is in control with an eight-point lead and under two minutes remaining.

11:37 p.m. — The Penn State defense comes through to force a massive three-and-out, as Oregon picks up just one yard before punting the ball away. The Nittany Lions, with 2:11 remaining, can tie it with a touchdown and two-point conversion. 

Oregon 45, Penn State 37

11:32 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — On 4th & 10, Drew Allar works some magic. With the game likely on the line, he gets some pressure and has his jersey pulled, but still fires off a last-second pass to the end zone and Wallace reels it in. The Nittany Lions convert on the extra point, so they’re down by eight with under four minutes left. 

11:30 p.m. — Penn State is at Oregon’s 14-yard line and used one of its timeouts. Down 15, James Franklin would need to go for two at some point in a comeback effort. 

11:23 p.m. — Allar goes to Harrison Wallace III for a 16-yard gain on third down, which barely moves the chains. Penn State is looking to move quickly, down by two scores. 

Oregon 45, Penn State 30

11:18 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — A huge touchdown for Oregon comes from James. Under eight minutes remain in this matchup, with Penn State now down multiple scores once again. It’d take a huge swing in momentum for the Nittany Lions to pull off an upset in the final minutes. 

11:15 p.m. — On 4th & 2, the Ducks go for it, and Gabriel comes through with a completion to Ferguson for a first down. Oregon’s in scoring range. 

11:12 p.m. — On a huge third down, Gabriel goes to Johnson yet again. Add 16 yards to the receiver’s total for the evening. 

11:07 p.m. — Gabriel finds James for an 11-yard gain on third down. A scoring drive would go a long way for Oregon, now with under 13 minutes remaining in this game. 

Oregon 38, Penn State 30

11:04 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Allen runs it in from one yard out to bring the Nittany Lions with a score. However, their two-point attempt is no good, so the Big Ten Championship is now an eight-point game.

11:00 p.m. — Backup quarterback Beau Pribula comes into the game for a snap and immediately brings Penn State to the one-yard line with an 18-yard sprint.  

End of third quarter: Oregon 38, Penn State 24

10:56 p.m. — Kaytron Allen is lifting Penn State’s offense back into things as the third quarter comes to a close. Between two runs alone, he picks up 58 yards. The Nittany Lions will have a scoring opportunity to begin the final quarter. 

10:51 p.m. — Oregon punts, a rare occasion tonight, after Abdul Carter tracked down Noah Whittington on third down. With time winding down in the third quarter, Penn State could use some points to get back in it.

10:46 p.m. — The Ducks’ offense is moving well once again, picking up nine yards in the air and 24 on the ground to begin its drive.

10:42 p.m. — Allar’s pass on 3rd & 4 falls incomplete, and Penn State punts.

Oregon 38, Penn State 24

10:36 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Penn State failed to score to begin the second half of this shootout, and Oregon makes it pay. It’s Johnson breaking free for a 48-yard strike, and the star receiver has exploded for 153 receiving yards already tonight. 

10:34 p.m. — Gabriel goes to Traeshon Holden for 17 yards as Oregon seeks to extend its lead.

10:30 p.m. — Barker misses a 40-yard field goal, and Penn State comes up empty on its opening drive of the second half.

10:27 p.m. — The Nittany Lions are moving the ball to start the third quarter. Two Oregon defenders can’t stop Warren, who secures a 14-yard pass from Allar to put Penn State at the opposing 28-yard line. 

10:23 p.m. — Penn State will begin the second half with the ball. 

10:02 p.m. — The halftime QB numbers: Gabriel is 12-for-19 with 157 passing yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. Allar, meanwhile, is 12-for-23 with 154 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, an interception and a rushing score.

9:57 p.m. — Penn State was once down 28-10 following a turnover from Allar, but then went on a 14-3 run. The Nittany Lions are down by seven at the break. However, they’ve actually outgained the Ducks 283-254.

Halftime: Oregon 31, Penn State 24

9:54 p.m. FIELD GOAL —Atticus Sappington knocks down a 32-yard field goal, but this will remain a one-score game heading into halftime. We’ve seen an offense explosion from both sides in the Big Ten Championship so far.

9:51 p.m. — Oregon is at Penn State’s 18-yard line with time winding down in the second quarter, an opportunity for the Ducks to tack on more points before the break.

9:47 p.m. — Looking for a score before halftime, the Ducks get even more production from Johnson. The receiver once again turns on the burners for a 25-yard gain.

Oregon 28, Penn State 24

9:42 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Penn State is back in this game. Once down 28-10, the Nittany Lions have fought back to make it 28-24 with under two minutes remaining in the first half. It’s Allar taking the ball in on a seven-yard rushing score.

9:37 p.m. — Penn State’s star tight end has certainly made his impact in the first half. Warren’s up to 67 receiving yards already, while Oregon’s Tez Johnson leads the game with 79.

9:34 p.m. — The Nittany Lions pick up a key fourth down conversion with a run up the middle from Allen. They’re inside Oregon territory and could soon make it a one-score game.

9:32 p.m. — Penn State’s defense forces a three-and-out, giving itself an opportunity to make this a close game once again in the second quarter. 

Oregon 28, Penn State 17

9:26 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Once again, Penn State comes through with a touchdown when it really needs one. Allar fires a pass to Omari Evans, a 22-yard score that pulls the Nittany Lions within 11 points. Penn State will need to slow down Dillon Gabriel to make a comeback attempt, though.

9:23 p.m. — Kaytron Allen bulldozes for a 24-yard gain as Penn State looks to find any kind of offensive momentum following the turnover. It was only the sixth interception of the season for Allar.

Oregon 28, Penn State 10

9:20 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — James punches it in after being set up perfectly by the Ducks’ defense. Things are getting bad quickly for Penn State. 

9:17 p.m. — Allar is picked off! Dontae Manning gets his hands on the pass, then returns it to the one-yard line. It’s a huge momentum play for the Ducks.

9:13 p.m. — For the first time tonight, Oregon punts as well. After stopping Jordan James for a three-yard loss on the ground, Penn State’s defense comes through by stopping the running back short of the first-down marker after a reception.

9:07 p.m. — Penn State punts after picking up just eight yards on a 3rd & 19 play. The Ducks can make it a three-score lead with another touchdown drive.

Oregon 21, Penn State 10

9:01 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Gabriel has a trio of touchdown passes already. He gets another quick pass off to Terrance Ferguson in the end zone, extending Oregon’s advantage.

8:59 p.m. — Oregon’s weapons continue to display their speed. Tez Johnson picks up 31 yards, putting the Ducks on the verge of another score.

End of first quarter: Oregon 14, Penn State 10

8:54 p.m. — The Nittany Lions finally get to Gabriel, logging their first sack of the game. However, Oregon is into Penn State territory as the first quarter comes to a close. 

Oregon 14, Penn State 10

8:48 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — We’ve got a shootout in Indianapolis so far. Allar hits Singleton for a 22-yard touchdown just after Warren broke free for a 28-yard gain. The Big Ten Championship has been all offense in the first quarter. 

8:46 p.m. — Drew Allar, off one foot, finds wide receiver Harrison Wallace III for a 16-yard play on 3rd & 14, keeping the Nittany Lions’ offense on the field. 

Oregon 14, Penn State 3

8:38 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — It’s Kenyon Sadiq again, as he already has two scores in the first quarter. The Ducks’ offense is rolling; Gabriel’s now 6-for-7 with 63 yards and two touchdown passes. If Penn State’s offense can’t keep up, Oregon could run away with this one. 

8:36 p.m. — Penn State’s defense nearly came up with a huge 4th & 1 stop, but a face mask call gives Oregon a fresh set of downs. 

8:33 p.m. — Noah Whittington finds a gap for a 26-yard gain on Oregon’s first play of the drive. The Ducks haven’t had any issues with the Nittany Lions’ defense so far.

Oregon 7, Penn State 3

8:29 p.m. FIELD GOAL — The Nittany Lions found some offensive juice, but their first drive stalled out inside Oregon’s 20-yard line. Ryan Barker connects on a field goal to make it a four-point game. 

8:26 p.m. — Penn State’s offense, looking to answer, is finding now some momentum. Star tight end Tyler Warren caught his first pass to convert on a third down, then running back Nicholas Singleton broke free for a 41-yard run. 

Oregon 7, Penn State 0

8:18 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — What. A. Hurdle. Gabriel finds Kenyon Sadiq, who does the rest by leaping over his defender on a 28-yard sprint to the end zone. The Ducks lead early. 

8:16 p.m. — Oregon is quickly into Penn State territory, as Gabriel found Tez Johnson for a 17-yard gain. 

8:14 p.m. — Dillon Gabriel and the Ducks begin this matchup with the ball. They’re underway in Indy. 

8:09 p.m. — These two teams have been introduced to the Lucas Oil Stadium crowd. The Big Ten Championship is about to begin. 

8:06 p.m. — With Georgia’s win over Texas in the SEC Championship, this Big Ten Championship will virtually be a matchup for the CFP’s No. 1 seed. 

7:50 p.m. — The Nittany Lions, meanwhile, are in their all-white uniforms:

7:43 p.m. — Approaching kickoff in Indianapolis, here’s a look at the Ducks’ uniforms tonight:

5:55 p.m. — A win tonight would move Oregon, FBS’ only remaining undefeated team, to 13-0 this season. 

5:51 p.m. — Two of the Big Ten’s most efficient quarterbacks will match up in this game. Dillon Gabriel (73.5%) led the conference in completion percentage in the regular season, while Drew Allar (71.6%) ranked third.

5:47 p.m. — Here’s a look at the scene for tonight’s Big Ten title game at Lucas Oil Stadium:

Oregon vs. Penn State start time

  • Day: December 7, 2024
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET

The Ducks and Nittany Lions will face off at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday. The Big Ten Championship will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

It will also mark the first head-to-head matchup between Penn State and Oregon since the 1995 Rose Bowl.

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What channel is Oregon vs. Penn State on today? 

  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Streaming: Paramount+, Fubo

Saturday’s matchup between Oregon and Penn State will be broadcast on CBS. Streaming options include Paramount+ or Fubo, which carries CBS in its lineup.

College football schedule for conference championship week

Friday, Dec. 6

Stream all of Friday’s games live on Fubo

Matchup Time (ET) TV channel
Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State 7 p.m. CBSSN
No. 20 UNLV vs. No. 10 Boise State 8 p.m. Fox
Tulane vs. No. 24 Army 8 p.m. ABC

Saturday, Dec. 7

Stream all of Saturday’s games live on Fubo

Matchup Time (ET) TV channel
No. 16 Iowa State vs. No. 15 Arizona State Noon ABC
Ohio vs. Miami (Ohio) Noon ESPN
Southern vs. Jackson State 2 p.m. ESPN2
No. 5 Georgia vs. No. 2 Texas 4 p.m. ABC
Marshall vs. Louisiana 7:30 p.m. ESPN
No. 3 Penn State vs. No. 1 Oregon 8 p.m. CBS
No. 17 Clemson vs. No. 8 SMU 8 p.m. ABC

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